pennywhistle

(pen′ē hwis′əl, -wis′-)

noun

any of various fipple flutes of metal, wood, or plastic with open holes for fingering

Origin: prob. because originally inexpensive

See pennywhistle in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also penny whistle

noun

An inexpensive fipple flute, usually having a plastic mouthpiece and a tin body.

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